International Boarding
International boarding program at St. Bede Academy an elite co-ed college preparatory high school in Peru, Illinois accepting students in grades 9-12.
International
Saint Bede Academy is committed to providing its students a rich, culturally diverse educational experience designed to prepare our students to be deeply conscious of the global, multi-cultural society in which we live. To enrich the lives and experiences offered to our students Saint Bede Academy has integrated several international opportunities into its academic program. Currently these multi-cultural opportunities include a college preparatory high school boarding school program for 9th-12th graders and summer immersion camps for junior high students.
Saint Bede Academy is a catholic high school in the benedictine tradition which endeavors to prepare students for college and for life by welcoming them into a community of learning permeated by Christian values. Since 1890, our goal has been to provide students with an education that will not only develop their minds, but also strengthen their character while preparing them for life’s challenges.
We are dedicated to developing well-rounded, well-prepared citizens who leave Saint Bede with a lifelong commitment to learning. Through our tri-level academic program, all students are continually challenged to extend their skills and perform to the peak of their abilities. The program consists of an Honors Level, College Prep Level and an Academic level to best fit the needs of the individual student. Our newly built science center gives students university-level classrooms to learn in and prepares them for life at university.
Our goal is to provide students with an education that will not only develop their minds, but also strengthen their character while preparing them for life’s challenges. An amazing 97% of students participate in extra-curricular activities. Our objective is to get students involved. The more they do, the more they learn. The academic environment at Saint Bede encourages students to excel both in and out of the classroom. With over 25 extra-curricular activities and 16 sports for students to choose from, practically every student joins a club or team and not only learns a new skill but gains lifelong friends and confidence.
100% of our students attend some type of post-secondary schooling and our graduates are recruited by universities throughout the United States. Our ACT scores traditionally rank #1 in the surrounding area and many of our Top Ten students graduate with a GPA above a 4.0.
Contact Marcia Wagner, Dean of Residential Programs, at saintbedeboarding@gmail.com or 815-250-0285 for more information.
Saint Bede Academy Boarding Program Process
Students applying to the St. Bede Academy Boarding Program are required to complete all the steps, documents and forms listed below.
Please begin with the following step by step guide.
Step One
Online Application
Face to Face Interview
Online interview to be scheduled by Marcia Wagner. Click button to email her directly.
Documentation
Passport Name Information Page
Grade 7 to Current Grade Transcripts - Upload to online application form, then present original when you arrive at St. Bede Academy. Must be Official School Transcripts.
English Proficiency Exam Score - TOEFL, iTEP, Duolingo, IELTS, etc.
Proof of Finances - Bank statement/letter or proof of employment with salary information equal to one year of tuition & fees.
If the prior items are completed and approved you will be emailed your Acceptance Letter from our Dean of Residential Programs.
Step Two
After receiving your Acceptance Letter and I20 (for international students) please print, complete and email your completed registration forms packet (will be provided via email) to the Dean of Residential Programs, by July 15th or one month prior to arriving. Then present the original forms when you arrive at Saint Bede Academy.
Step Three
After you arrive at St. Bede Academy present the original forms from Steps 1 & 2 and the following items to the school office. A copy will be made of the items listed below for your file and the original items will be returned to you.
I20
Passport
Visa
Official school transcripts from grade 7 to current grade